NLB Banka wins prestigious Euromoney award again: Best Real Estate Bank in Montenegro for 2025

NLB Banka AD Podgorica continues to confirm its leadership position in the banking sector of Montenegro. After winning two of the most prestigious international awards for the best bank in Montenegro last year - from the prestigious financial magazines Euromoney and The Banker - as well as the Euromoney award for the best bank in the field of real estate, a new award is coming this year as well. In the Best Bank for Real Estate in Montenegro 2025 category, Euromoney recognized for the second time in a row the continued progress and strong results of the Bank in the segment of real estate financing, investment in business infrastructure and support for development projects throughout Montenegro.

This year's award confirms the strategic direction of the Bank, which, with the strong support of the NLB Group and the dedication of its employees, is consistently building a leadership position in the housing financing and investment projects market. During 2025, NLB Bank continued with significant investments in the modernization of the business network, optimization of business premises and the development of digital services that bring clients a simpler, faster and safer banking experience.

On the occasion of winning the award, the President of the Management Board of NLB Bank AD Podgorica, Martin Leberle, said: 

"We are very proud that Euromoney recognized the results of our work and strategic investments again this year. The Best Bank for Real Estate 2025 award confirms that our focus on the quality of financing, sustainable investments and modernization of the business network yields concrete results. This success is the result of the exceptional commitment of our employees and the synergy with the NLB Group, which gives us the breadth and strength to realize ambitious projects. During the previous year, we continued to improve hybrid branches, digitize processes and strengthen the portfolio of projects that contribute to local development community. I am especially proud of the growth in the housing lending segment, as we contribute directly to the quality of life of our clients and the development of the real estate market. This recognition gives us a strong incentive to continue investing in infrastructure, innovation and sustainability in order to provide clients with an even better experience and support the further growth of the Montenegrin economy."

In explaining the award, Euromoney magazine particularly emphasized the results achieved by NLB Banka on the real estate market during the evaluation period:

"Strong growth in the segment of housing financing and targeted investments in the area of ​​real estate marked the contribution of NLB Bank to the development of the real estate market in Montenegro during the evaluation period.

The Bank's housing loan portfolio grew by 18%, reaching the amount of EUR 227.9 million, while maintaining a market share of 30.8%. The amount of newly approved housing loans reached 34.3 million euros in the first half of 2025, which represents a growth of 48% compared to the same period in 2024.

This momentum has contributed to the accelerated development of residential construction throughout Montenegro, enabling a greater number of households to access modern housing models and additionally stimulating the dynamics of the construction sector."

These results confirm the long-term strategy of NLB Bank to be a reliable partner in development projects and one of the key actors in building a modern, stable and sustainable real estate market in Montenegro. The strength of the Bank is in its people, partnerships and support of NLB Group, with the common belief that our country deserves high-quality, modern and sustainable solutions.

Winning this award is an additional incentive for NLB Bank to continue to improve the quality of services, strengthen partner relations and build an environment where clients have access to modern financial solutions and infrastructure that follows the growth and needs of society.

For more information, visit the official website of the Euromoney Real Estate Awards program.